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Seamlessness as an agent of liberty
Whatis
Corian?
® DuPont™ Corian®
is innovation through
beauty, colour and depth. It is strength
and purity, reliability and performance.
But above all, it is inspiration - a
maverick, seamless material that
can transform any space, whether for
interiors or exteriors, through unlimited
possibilities. Corian®
brings personality
to virtually any type of environment,
enhancing and facilitating the lives of
those who use and enjoy its unique
potential. Crafted into almost anything,
in any place, for any purpose and in
a wide palette of colours, it offers the
freedom to design, explore and create.
Long-lasting, hygienic, durable and
elegant, DuPont™ Corian®
has a three-
dimensional formability that has been
liberating inventive and artistic minds for
over 40 years.
2. Seamlessnessas an agent ofDuPont™ Corian®
is an advanced blend of natural minerals and
pure acrylic polymer. It is a synthetic material – born of human
imagination and exploration – and the result of a reflection upon
the demands of design. To make the most of Corian®
in a world of
changing environments, fashions and modes of communication, the
invitation to designers and architects is to transform this limitless
material into a meaningful work of form and function.
Kitchen
CLEAN, FUNCTIONAL, MODERN
Our kitchens can characterise us,
eloquently expressing our rapport with
our homes, and with the world around
us. Themes can span the spectrum
from a minimalist elegance that
conceals everything to a “we love to
cook” solution where key equipment is
openly displayed and celebrated. With
its perennially modern personality,
DuPont™ Corian®
lends itself to almost
any style of kitchen design. It permits a
fusion of sinks, counters or wall panels
without visible seams, offering solutions
that are aesthetically harmonious and
functionally valuable - with hygiene as a
powerful advantage.
Food Preparation
EASY TO MAINTAIN, PURE, TASTEFUL
Wherever food is prepared or enjoyed,
cleanliness is not an option: it must
be optimal. The hygienic, durable and
functional properties of Corian®
make
it ideal for all those realms where food
is king. On another level, manipulating
colour, texture and shape is central
to creating an appealing sensory
ensemble. Nonporous, with no visible
seams and warm to the touch, this
material immediately inspires a sense
of confidence and reliability and is
easy to maintain. Conducive to a clean
environment, non-toxic, versatile,
resistant and repairable: what else
is needed from a material to create a
modern, elegant and practical food area?
Bathroom
WELL BEING, ELEGANCE, DURABILITY
No space in the residential sphere has
changed as rapidly or radically as the
bathroom. It is a haven within the home
that invites an escape from daily life, and
a few moments of pampered peace.
Corian®
can play an integral role in the
evolution of the bathroom. With its
formability, extensive colour range and
warm touch, it lends itself beautifully
to the rituals of cleansing wellness and
revitalization. What’s more, its resistance
to stains, scratches, mould and mildew
makes it a practical and sanitary partner.
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Retail
INVITING, PERSONALISED, STRUCTURED
Retail environments can be like theatre.
The stage must be set using light,
material, colour, and surface treatments.
The tactile skin of Corian®
is inviting
and naturally draws the human hand.
Homogenous, translucent and easy to
work, it can take on almost any form, be
etched to showcase a logo or back-lit to
add drama. Multi-talented, DuPont™
Corian®
can be cast for store fronts,
signage and wall cladding, display cases,
counters and checkouts in almost any
retail setting. Employ the endless design
options of Corian®
to establish a sensory
enticement of smooth textures, inviting
colours, ethereal light effects, striking
decoration and pure inspiration.
Design
FLEXIBLE, MALLEABLE, WORKABLE
When a fluid imagination meets the
malleability of Corian®
extraordinary
results can materialise. The natural
solidity of Corian®
and its ability to
be shaped, carved, engraved and
combined with other materials enables
new perspectives on seating, tables,
bookshelves, cabinets and many other
pieces. Morphing in three dimensions
with curves, sharp corners and organic
forms to give meaning to shape, and
shape to meaning, Corian®
is a blank
canvas yearning to be brought to life.
Inside out
INNOVATIVE, DURABLE, IRRESISTIBLE
Whether for exterior cladding or interior
decoration, DuPont™ Corian®
on vertical
surfaces allows designers to opt for pure,
clean lines and inventive solutions.
The vision for that most basic of needs -
shelter - has entered a new era.
The durable, weatherproof qualities of
Corian®
mean that it can be used to clad
a building’s exterior as well as for the
multiple potential uses on its interior.
Combining high performance,with elegant
aesthetics and extraordinary versatility of
application, Corian®
reveals new vistas of
possibility for the designer.
4. Lighting Solutions
BRIGHT, LUMINOUS, SHINING
Translucent in certain colours and
thicknesses, DuPont™ Corian®
reveals
its full radiance and depth when exposed
to light. This quality lends Corian®
not
only to the creation of atmospheric
room-lighting, but also to sensuously
shaped lamps, dramatically illuminated
furniture, and luminous objects featuring
a breathless range of surface effects.
DuPont™ Corian®
has recently
introduced the Illumination Series of
colour choices with added translucency
to give even greater scope for combining
Corian®
with stunning backlighting
solutions.
Healthcare
HYGIENIC, WARM TO THE TOUCH
We live in an era of unprecedented
medical advances and nothing is more
precious than health. Non-toxic, non-
porous and warm to the touch of DuPont™
Corian®
offers characteristics that make
it an excellent resource for healthcare
environments -from operating theatres
to reception areas - as well as for patient
bathrooms and laboratories. Exceptionally
easy to clean and maintain, and joined in
a way that creates functionally seamless
surfaces, Corian®
does not support the
growth of mould, mildew or bacteria,
thereby reducing the risk of cross-infection
and hospital-borne illnesses. It can be
easily formed into ergonomic designs,
for example to safely accommodate
wheelchairs. Last but not least, its range
of colours helps to create a comfortable
environment where both medical staff and
patients can feel at ease.
Offices
DURABLE, ERGONOMIC, EASY TO CLEAN
Work surfaces are an integral part
of life’s labours. Serving as a resting
places for all manner of equipment,
these surfaces also must be appealing
to human touch, and even conducive
to an atmosphere of creative thought.
Interaction between co-workers is
mediated by their physical environment,
so a friendly, solid, beautiful, durable
material which can be ergonomically
shaped, is a key resource for fostering
a healthy working environment and
encouraging team spirit. Colour can
influence mood and productivity and the
extensive palette of DuPont™ Corian®
offers a broad chromatic spectrum to
choose from, yet the material also brings
a modern, businesslike, attitude and is
sufficiently tough to withstand the daily
rigours of office life. Suitable for all types
of surfaces, from desktops to meeting
tables to kitchenette areas, Corian®
is
impermeable to ink and coffee stains and
is easy to clean.
Photos references:
Cover: “Endless Nile” table design Karim Rashid, Photo courtesy of Karim Rashid Inc.; Back: “le Vase”, design Christian
Ghion, Photo Leo Torri for DuPont™ Corian®
. Kitchen: Wilhelminastraat Amsterdam, private apartment, design Hofman
Dujardin Architecten, Netherlands, Photo courtesy of Hofman Dujardin Architecten. Bathroom top: Five+sensotel, design
Yasmine Mahmoudieh, Photo DuPont™ Corian®
; Bathroom bottom: Shower tray, “Joan Font” collection, design Joan Font,
Nexa Arquitectonica, Photo courtesy of Nexa Arquitectonica. Food top: Gaya Restaurant, design Christian Ghion, Paris,
Photo Jacques Gavard; Food bottom: Acafè (Autogrill), Colli & Galliano architetti, Termini railway station, Rome, Photo Arch.
L.Filetici. Design top: Foliage bed, design Ilaria Marelli, Photo Sabine Schweigert for DuPont™ Corian®
; Design bottom:
Tete-a-tete rocking chair, design Laurie Beckerman, Photo Ken Cox. Inside Out top: Seeko’o Hotel, Atelier d’architecture
King Kong, Bordeaux, France, Photo Arthur Péquin; Inside Out bottom: Chantal Thomass’ flagstore, design Christian Ghion,
Paris, Photo Jean-Pierre Delagarde for DuPont™ Corian®
. Retail: Rendez-Vous Toyota showroom, design Ora-Ito, Paris, Photo
Luc Boegly. Lighting solutions top: Borlind City Spa (corso Como, Milan), design Burk Architekten, Milan, Photo courtesy
of Moser GmbH; Lighting solutions bottom: Nautiloo lamp, design Delta Light®
, photo courtesy of Delta Light®
. Offices,
Steinbeck Architekten. Healthcare: Rotkreuzspital, Zürich. Maternity Ward. Transportation: Sweden 54 by Sweden Yachts
AB; photo courtesy of Sweden Yachts AB. Hotels: Adam & Eve Hotels, Belek, Turkey, Photo DuPont™ Corian®
. Public Spaces:
Urban, design Gen Kumagai, Eiki Dandsuka / Earthcape Inc., Lazona Kawasaki Plaza, Tokyo Kawasaki/Kanagawa, photo
Yoshihito Imaeda. Intelligent Surfaces top: Kitchen island, design Zaha Hadid, “Z.Island by DuPont™ Corian®
”, Photo Leo
Torri for DuPont™ Corian®
; Intelligent Surfaces bottom: Briza radiator, design James Davis, Jaga, Photo Francesco Brigida
for DuPont™ Corian®
.
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Transportation
RESISTANT, CLEAN, PERSONALISED
Nautical environments can be testing,
requiring great resilience from mariners
and materials alike. Even in the
glamourous world of mega yachts and
luxury cruising, robust durability is as
critical as beautiful form and finish.
DuPontTM
Corian®
can be cut, shaped
and joined to adapt precisely to the
compact spaces found on boats and
to create unique, customised touches
conveying the identity of the ship owner
or the shipping company. Waterproof,
naturally impermeable and resistant
to extreme weather, it is the high-
performance interior surface of choice for
cruise ships, ferries, luxury yachts, naval
vessels, houseboats, offshore platforms,
sailboats and powerboats.
Intelligent Surfaces
HOME AUTOMATION
There is a new dimension to the interface
between man and material. Now we
can interact digitally with the furniture,
fixtures and fittings in our homes. The
capability of embedding touch sensors
into DuPont™ Corian®
enables designers
to experiment with a unique type of
interaction in numerous environments.
Touch base with smooth, silky surfaces
made of DuPont™ Corian®
that can also
react to your commands. Corian®
enables
designers to create aesthetically-pleasing,
responsive surfaces that serve the human
being in ever-evolving possibilities.
Hotels
INVITING IDENTITY
Today, personal travel for work or
pleasure is a linchpin in the planet’s
economy. When we travel, we seek a
home away from home. We want hi-tech
perfection, but it has to be convenient.
Easy to clean and durable, yet naturally
welcoming in its range of colours and
warm to the touch, Corian®
is a trusted
partner for the hotel industry. Whether
used to create an identity through a
bathroom vanity, guestroom tabletop
or reception counter, DuPontTM
Corian®
performs, day after day. Its solidity,
durability and lack of visible seams
guarantee easy maintenance and
hygiene. Even on your travels, come
home to DuPontTM
Corian®
.
Public Spaces
WELCOMING, INNOVATIVE
Museums, shopping centres, airport
lounges, meeting points: Corian®
fits in
and functions superbly in all these spaces.
Its longevity and ability to be repaired
means it can stand up to constant use and
even occasional abuse, while its beauty,
flexibility of design and rich chromatic
range allow designers to add individuality.